How to run faster on RACE DAY like a pro | special tips

Do you ever find yourself training harder than you race? Are you frustrated with your inability to perform at your best on race day?

If so, this video is for you. In RUNNERS! Fed up of training better than you race?

We'll explore some common reasons why runners struggle to perform their best during races and provide practical tips for overcoming these challenges. From setting realistic goals to developing a race day routine, this video is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice that will help you finally achieve the race results you've been striving for. So if you're ready to stop training better than you race and start performing your best on race day, be sure to watch!

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[shootlemings]

The best marathon YouTuber in the game. Thanks Stephen!

[schoukri]

I'm less than 2 weeks out from running my 1st Boston marathon and this is exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you Stephen!

[CinnamonGrahams]

I needed this video.

I also ran in the SEAA Relays on Sunday & that signalled the start of my taper for Manchester Marathon in less than 2 weeks. Woke up yesterday feeling like absolute death and have been worried that all my hard training over the last few months has gone to waste as I’ve had to take a few days off to rest and shake off this illness.

That mindset is going to do me no favours, I need to remind myself that all my hard work will pay off on the 16th and I will get the sub 2:40 I deserve.

Thanks Stephen!

[JayRappa]

I did a cycling yesterday and felt crappy 2 days before even losing sleep. Creating stressful situations ahead of time is advice I will continue to follow. Excellent video

[dorothygraham]

Hi from Zimbabwe Stephen, just tapering for 56k Two Oceans in Cape Town, which is on the 15th April. As a 68 year old women this video has just come at the right time this is my 7th time doing it but every year the nerves do get the better of me so will take all this on board. Thank you.

[donnybeal]

Just wanted to say thank you Stephen for always going out of your way to help us in so many different ways!!!

[mirekpyrsz]

Great video! I'm 18 days away from the Krakow marathon. I'm prepared like never before. I trust my coach 100%. I haven't missed a workout in the last 6 months. My motivation is high and I'm confident! I plan to stay with the pacers until 30km and then start speeding up if I feel well.

Brilliant, useful, insightful video! Thanks a lot for posting.

[pranjaliranade]

This video is exactly what I needed, thank you! I don't have a race but I do have an interview tomorrow, and these tips are very transferable to other important situations such as interviews.

[MrShanebizzle]

Excellent tips man, thanks!! Great channel

[solotch]

Great advice, always keeping me motivated to train! Thanks for all your videos

[rmjames]

Thanks SO much Stephen!! 11 days out from my 1st HM, & to be honest, this buildup has felt so different to races in the past. I definitely feel much more prepared, & u have played a big part in that! I’m glad a few of your suggestions I already use. For me on race day it’s a particular song I listen to in my warmup that snaps me into character/gets my armour on. Works for me!!

[markbateman]

For me, in the distant past when I did race, the nerves (a sickening sensation of weakness and total unpreparedness) were essential to a good performance. Never ran well when I felt fit and confident in the warmup and earlier in the day. Nerves were worse when i was very fit and knew I was ready to run fast and win the race. It probably came down to a fear of throwing the race away by making a stupid error - getting boxed in. missing the final sprint due to lack of concentration etc - or simply not being willing to hurt enough on the day. These nerves are what distinguished the race from even the most severe training and enabled that 1% extra to come out.

[PatrickStar_]

My first half marathon is tomorrow. Been on a 20 week training block. I did a 10k race early in my block and it was rough. For some reason my HR blew up near my max during the first mile even though my pace was what I practiced at. I struggled but still was able to hit my goal and actually run an even split. This race I just need to calm the nerves keep the HR down and understand that I've been here before and have what it takes.

[thalessilva]

Among all videos I have watched out there, including yours, this one is the video that should be pinned at the highest top! Being a week away from Manchester Marathon, it could not have a better time to watch this. Thanks, Stephen

[barmo]

Thank you Stephen! Very useful tips for beginners like me. Have a nice day! 😉

[alisonmitchell]

Love this & can’t wait to implement the advice during my next marathon!

[terciosantana]

as always, amazing tips! thanks for sharing so much with us, man!

[JohnBirtchetSharpe]

Thank you as always for the vlog, I hope your training is going well too.

[frantomasic]

Boom, the best running video i've ever seen. Thank you buddy or should i say 'will do coach'